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A Charlie Brown Christmas

1965 · 0h 25m · Animation, Comedy, Family, TV Movie · United States of America · Rated G (US)

That's what Christmas is all about, Charlie Brown!

When Charlie Brown complains about the overwhelming materialism that he sees amongst everyone during the Christmas season, Lucy suggests that he become director of the school Christmas pageant. Charlie Brown accepts, but it is a frustrating struggle. When an attempt to restore the proper spirit with a forlorn little fir Christmas tree fails, he needs Linus' help to learn the meaning of Christmas.

Directed by
Bill Melendez
Written by
Charles M. Schulz
Starring
Peter Robbins, Christopher Shea, Tracy Stratford, Cathy Steinberg
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